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Hegmann Family History

Hegmann Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Heumann, Hermann, Heimann, Hegman, Wegmann, Hegemann, Heymann

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Where is the Hegmann family from?

You can see how Hegmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hegmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hegmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Hegmann families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hegmann's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hegmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hegmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hegmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hegmann. 34% of Hegmann men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Chauffeur
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Hegmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 815 census records available for the last name Hegmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hegmann census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 565 immigration records available for the last name Hegmann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 404 military records available for the last name Hegmann. For the veterans among your Hegmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hegmann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hegmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hegmann in 1962 was 83, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hegmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hegmann ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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